🇫🇲 Micronesia

About Micronesia

Micronesia is a subregion of Oceania, consisting of approximately 2,000 small islands in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It has a close shared cultural history with three other island regions: Maritime Southeast Asia to the west, Polynesia to the east, and Melanesia to the south—as well as with the wider community of Austronesian peoples.

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

GDP

$471M

GDP per Capita

$4,166

Development

Life Expectancy

67.2 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Oceania

Capital

Palikir

Area

702 km²

Population

105,564

Timezone

UTC+10:00

Languages

English

Calling Code

+691

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

FM